What makes someone a hero? Heroes are people who transform compassion (a personal virtue) into heroic action (a civic virtue). In doing so, they put their best selves forward in service to humanity. A hero is as an individual or a network of people that take action on behalf of others in need, or in defense of integrity or a moral cause. Heroic action is: Engaged in voluntarily; Conducted in service to one or more people or the community as a whole; Involving a risk to physical comfort, social stature, or quality of life; and Initiated without the expectation of material gain. Heroism is not random acts of kindness, as great as they are. Heroism is very distinct. A hero is not someone you simply admire or respect. A hero is a very distinct person. Every person needs a hero. A hero is someone who can stand up for you and also it can be you. You can be your own hero. Have faith and courage because we all have our inner hero.